TRAIL ALERTS
🚧 TRAIL ALERT: Increased Truck Traffic Near Rockwood Crossing
🚧 TRAIL ALERT: Increased Truck Traffic Near Rockwood Crossing 📍 Location: GAP Mile 44 — Rockdale Road & Markleton School Road 📅 Reported: March 3, 2025 | 🔄 Last Updated: March 26, 2025 Please use extra caution when traveling the Great Allegheny Passage near Rockwood, where the trail shares a 170-foot paved section with Markleton…
Read MoreCyclists Rejoice! The Big Savage Tunnel Reopens for 2025
Great news for cyclists, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts—the Big Savage Tunnel is set to reopen on March 24, officially marking the start of the 2025 riding season along the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP)! This highly anticipated reopening means adventurers can once again enjoy uninterrupted access to one of the most breathtaking stretches of the trail.…
Read MoreHunting Season on the Great Allegheny Passage: Stay Safe by Wearing Orange
As the vibrant hues of autumn envelop the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP), we welcome a season of both natural beauty and outdoor activity. With hunting season now officially open, it’s essential for all trail users to prioritize safety and coexist harmoniously with hunters sharing the same trails. Understanding the Importance of Wearing Orange Hunting season…
Read MoreGAP TRAIL CLOSURE – MILE 92 to 95 (North of Connellsville, PA)
A 2.5-mile segment of the Great Allegheny Passage will be between mile markers 92 and 95. It will be closed from 08 July to mid-October. Beginning on 08 July, the Regional Trail Corporation will provide a shuttle service during daylight hours for travelers and their bicycles. The shuttle will run in both directions between…
Read MoreBig Savage Tunnel Opens for the 2024 Season
The Big Savage Tunnel opens Thursday, March 28th, for the 2024 season. Crews from Somerset County and the Somerset County Recreation & Trails Association will open the west and east portals in the morning, and riders will have full access by noon. This marks the 18th season the tunnel has been officially open. The 3,294-foot-long…
Read MoreBig Savage Tunnel Closes for the Winter
The Big Savage Tunnel, Mile 22, on the Great Allegheny Passage in Somerset County is closed. The tunnel built in the early 1900s for the Western Maryland Railway and rehabilitated for the Great Allegheny Passage trail, closes during the winter to protect the interior from ice damage. There is no suitable detour around the tunnel…
Read More** UPDATE NOW OPEN! Temporary Closure of The Great Allegheny Passage due to Severe Weather Damage
** UPDATE NOW OPEN! The Great Allegheny Passage, a renowned recreational trail connecting Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Cumberland, Maryland, has experienced temporary closures in two sections due to severe weather damage caused by an F2 tornado that struck the region on the morning of August 26th. The affected areas include the segment between Connellsville and Ohiopyle,…
Read MoreBig Savage Closing – Dec 1st
All good things must come to an end …. at least for a couple of months. The Big Savage Tunnel will close for the winter Thursday, December 1st. This is an annual seasonal closing to seal relatively warm air in the tunnel and prevent ice from damaging the entrance and concrete liner. Thanks for visiting…
Read MoreALERT! GAP TRAIL CLOSING FOR BRIDGE REPAIRS | NOV 8, 2022
ALERT! GAP TRAIL CLOSING FOR BIRDGE REPAIRS | NOV 8, 2022 To our trail community, we want you all to be aware that this fall, Somerset County will be closing the GAP from the Harnedsville Trail Head (Mile Marker 59) to the Markelton Trail Head (Mile Marker 50). The County has hired Crilon Corp. to…
Read MoreGAP Trail delays Mile 110 – 111. Cedar Creek / West Newton
Intermittent Closures at Cedar Creek Park (GAP Mile 110) Partially Obstructed: Intermittent closures in Cedar Creek Park; expect brief delays during daylight hours. For through riders, check with the crews working for a way around the closed portion.
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